Choosing where to go on vacation? There are many options, and Thailand, beloved by many Russians, can be included in the list.
We tell why the low season is also suitable for recreation and how to organize a trip to one of the popular cities or resorts.
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Entry rules
To travel to Thailand you will need a passport and in some cases a visa.
You can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, at the airport you will simply be given an arrival stamp. If you want to stay longer, you can extend your stay for another seven days once (it costs 4,700 rubles) or leave the country for a short time and return, then 30 days will start counting again.
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You can apply for a TR visa – it is a single entry, it is given for 60 days with the possibility of extension up to 90 days. The METV multi-entry visa is issued for six months and the traveler must be officially employed to obtain it.
Travel insurance is not required upon entry, but we still recommend that you take out a policy in advance, since medical services in Thailand are very expensive.
All coronavirus restrictions for tourists have been lifted.
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How to get there
Most Russian tourists choose Phuket or Pattaya for a holiday in Thailand, but many are also attracted to Bangkok. A nice bonus is that it is convenient to fly to all these locations from Russia:
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Moscow – Bangkok – from 26,400 rubles one way. The direct flight will take 9 hours.
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Moscow – Phuket – from 32,200 rubles one way. You will spend 9 hours 45 minutes on the way without transfers.
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Moscow – Pattaya – from 40,000 rubles one way. There are no direct flights from Russia to Pattaya, a flight with one transfer will take approximately 15 hours.
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How much does housing cost
In each of the popular cities of Thailand, a huge number of housing options: from apartments and guest houses to large hotels. There are few hotels familiar to Russians working on the All-Inclusive system, most often they offer breakfast or half board. It is more profitable to book a room only with breakfast or without meals at all: there are many cafes in the resorts, where dinners and lunches will cost less than at a hotel.
So, a room in Bangkok will cost an average of 1800 rubles per day, in Pattaya you can find a hotel for 1300 rubles, and in Phuket a night costs about 2800 rubles.
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Where to relax in summer
The period from late May to mid-October in Thailand is considered the low season: at this time, the probability of rain is high. Does this mean that there is nothing to do in the country’s resorts in the summer? Of course not.
The vagaries of the weather do happen, but we are not talking about prolonged cold gray rains, but about short-term tropical downpours, which also often happen in the late afternoon or at night. Most of the rainy days, according to statistics, are in Phuket, but in Pattaya they are at least, but everywhere instead of discomfort they bring a pleasant coolness. Still, summer in Thailand is primarily a heat of about + 30 ° C, high humidity and a very warm sea (the average water temperature is + 27 ° C).
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Prices will be a separate plus of the summer season: at this time, many travelers choose resorts on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, so airlines and hoteliers reduce prices, and also come up with pleasant promotions and bonuses for travelers. Food in cafes, fruits in markets and services in spas are also cheaper than at other times of the year.
Pattaya
This is one of the most popular Thai resorts among Russians: lively, noisy and relatively inexpensive. In summer, Pattaya is less crowded than in winter and spring. The sea is warm, you can swim, but strong waves are possible. Because of them, the water becomes dirtier, so experienced travelers are advised to go to the beaches of nearby islands, such as Ko Lan.
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Summer weather is conducive to excursions and sightseeing, because being outside is quite comfortable. Go to the Khao Kheo Zoo or the Dolphinarium, see the miniatures of Mini Siam Park, spend the whole day at the Ramayana Water Park. In the evening, take a walk along the famous pedestrian Walking Street.
Phuket
Another popular location that attracts tourists all year round. Holidays in Phuket are very diverse: you can rent a simple bungalow on the beach and eat local street food, or you can choose a room in a luxury hotel and dine in a restaurant every day.
Phuket is especially famous for its nature: there are mountains, nature reserves, lakes, and waterfalls. And there are many viewing platforms from which you can see the island in all its glory and take amazing photos. And, of course, beaches: there are more than twenty of them on the western and southern coasts. Just keep in mind that in summer the weather on the island is unpredictable and the sea often storms. The most calm water will be on the beaches of Nai Yang, Panwa and Nai Harn. At the same time, it is warm everywhere, about + 30 ° С.
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The rough sea attracts surfers. The highest waves in the summer are caught on the west coast, there are also good surfing schools where even beginners will be put on the board. And if you don’t feel like swimming in the sea, go to the huge Splash Jungle Water Park, where you can spend the whole day.
Bangkok
The capital of Thailand is not only a transit point on the way to the islands and resorts, but also an excellent location for those who come not to the sea, but for impressions. In a huge modern metropolis, there are many interesting sights and cool entertainment. You can learn about the local culture by visiting the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the Temple of Dawn and the Temple of the Golden Mount. Or you can walk around Chinatown, spend the whole day in the Siam Ocean World aquarium or the Dusit Zoo, visit the Dream World entertainment center … There are so many options that a week is definitely not enough.
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And, of course, shopping lovers will like Bangkok: there are dozens of shopping centers, where sales are also held in the summer. And at this time of the year in Bangkok it is more comfortable under the roof: it rains often, especially in August. But mostly precipitation falls in the late afternoon and at night. But thanks to them, the city is not as hot as in spring.
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2023-06-09 05:00:01
